US Bridges

W 217th ST 99 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 3.9N 0.4W of Lyndon · Structure no. 000700997104825

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 217th ST 99 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying W 217th ST 99 over Unnamed Stream in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 217th ST 99
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.9N 0.4W of Lyndon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.67394, -95.68822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 217th ST 99 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 217th ST 99 over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does W 217th ST 99 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W 217th ST 99 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns W 217th ST 99 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.